Best HOLLYWOODLAND Podcasts (2026)

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Robert Mitchum: Hollywood's Ultimate Man's Man | Film Noir, Westerns & Iconic Roles | Tales From Hollywoodland 1:06:20

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On this episode of Tales From Hollywoodland, the crew salutes the legendary career of Robert Mitchum, one of classic Hollywood's most effortlessly cool and enduring stars — a true Hollywood man's man. From his unforgettable turns in film noir classics like Out of the Past and The Night of the Hunter to his rugged performances in Westerns, war films…

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River Phoenix: Religious Cults, Street Kids, Speedballs, and Viper Rooms 39:35

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River Phoenix was a once-in-a-generation talent. In the 1980s, a decade known for artifice and excess, he brought raw acting chops to performances in Stand by Me, Running on Empty, and My Own Private Idaho. His career was only just getting started when he died tragically at the age of 23 outside a notorious nightclub in Hollywood. The story of his …

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Bonus Episode: The Screening Room – Phantom Thread 34:42

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In this inaugural episode of "The Screening Room," a new weekly feature in Hollywoodland, Zeth dives deep into Paul Thomas Anderson’s 2017 film ‘Phantom Thread,’ a movie about hidden messages, muses, ghosts, the five senses, and poison. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn…

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Bonus Episode: Spiked Chowder on the ‘Titanic’ Set, and Poison Movies 39:24

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On this week’s Wrap Party, Zeth is talking about the PCP-laced seafood chowder that the cast and crew of ‘Titanic’ unknowingly consumed, and with your help, we make a list of the best films about poison. Plus, your emails, calls, and DMs! Become an All Access member today by visiting disgracelandpod.com. To learn more about listener data and our pr…

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Brittany Murphy: Pills, Paranoia, and Poison 43:12

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The only thing more shocking than Brittany Murphy’s untimely death at the age of 32 was what happened next: more unexpected deaths, rumors of poisoning, and even murder. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adcho…

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Bonus Episode: New Years Eve in Hollywoodland 41:31

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In this special holiday bonus episode, Zeth and Jake talk about some of their favorite New Year’s Eve movies, from ‘Boogie Nights’ and ‘The Godfather Pt. II’ to ‘Four Rooms’ and ‘200 Cigarettes.’ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https:…

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Bonus Episode: Joy, Melancholy, and Chris Farley (Plus, the Funniest Movie Performances of All Time) 41:03

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On this week’s Wrap Party, Zeth is talking about the joy and melancholy of the holiday season, and how that relates to the comedy of Chris Farley. Plus, we hear from all of you on the funniest movie performances of all time. Call or text (617) 906-6638, email [email protected], or reach out on socials @disgracelandpod. To learn more about l…

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Chris Farley: Raging Bulls, Insatiable Appetites, Dead Comics, and a Four-Day Plunge off the Edge 35:39

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Everything about Chris Farley was larger than life. His comedy, his laughs, the risks he took in front of a live studio audience – they were all bigger than anyone else's. So were his appetites. Not just for performance, but for life. He plowed through a plate glass window, 15 stories above downtown Chicago. He was kicked out of college for burning…

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Bonus Episode: Is Gremlins the Greatest Offbeat Christmas Movie? 33:58

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In the second of three special bonus episodes for the holiday season, Zeth and Double Elvis' Head of Production Matt Beaudoin do a deep dive into the 1984 classic movie 'Gremlins.' They talk about the incredible special effects, the weird mind of director Joe Dante, and the surprising ways in which it connects with the grandaddy of Christmas movies…

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Bonus Episode: Remembering Rob Reiner, Unseen Style, and the Weirdest Movies of All Time 39:54

20d ago39:54

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On this week’s Wrap Party, Zeth remembers Rob Reiner, and gets into the genius of what Sidney Lumet would call “unseen style.” We also hear all of your takes on the weirdest movies you’ve ever seen. Call or text (617) 906-6638, email [email protected], or reach out on socials @disgracelandpod. To learn more about listener data and our priva…

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Don't You Forget About Me: John Hughes, the Brat Pack & 80s Teen Movie Magic | Tales From Hollywoodland 56:56

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Dust off your letterman jacket and grab a mixtape, because Tales From Hollywoodland is heading back to the ultimate era of teen movies—the world of John Hughes and the Brat Pack. This week, we celebrate the films that defined the 1980s, shaped pop culture, and perfectly captured the highs, lows, and awkward brilliance of growing up. From detention …

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David Lynch: A Brutal Murder, a Corrupt Small Town, and the Secret Origins of Twin Peaks 38:43

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In 1908, a girl was brutally murdered in a small town in upstate New York. The town was seemingly idyllic, but beneath the surface, it was crawling with prostitution, orgies, deceit, and corruption. It was fueled by a political machine so powerful it could cover up not just one but multiple murders. The truth behind the murder of Hazel Drew was mea…

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Bonus Episode: Christmas Movies Are Crime Movies 37:37

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Why is it that some of the most compelling “Christmas movies” aren’t traditional Christmas movies at all, but instead use the holiday spirit as a contrast for crime, grime, and transgressive behavior? Zeth Lundy and Jake Brennan get into the Christmas spirit by talking about ‘Die Hard,’ ‘Lethal Weapon,’ ‘Eyes Wide Shut,’ ‘Goodfellas,’ and more. To …

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Bonus Episode: Trash vs. Treasure and Tarantino Talking Trash 41:19

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On this week’s Wrap Party, Zeth is talking about subjectivity in film, trash vs. treasure, and Quentin Tarantino talking trash about Paul Dano. Call or text (617) 906-6638, email [email protected], or reach out on socials @disgracelandpod. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-p…

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John Waters: Subversion, Shock, and the Ultimate Outsider 38:13

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The films of John Waters were so nasty, so shocking ,and so subversive that shock author William Burroughs called him "The Pope of Trash." But from his beginnings in X-rated art films to cult classics like Hairspray and Crybaby, John Waters created and cultivated his own peculiar niche in film while nurturing the unique company of players who becam…

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Bonus Episode: The Hilarious and Absurd ‘Chair Company,’ Tarantino Wannabes, and Kidnappings on and off the Screen 42:57

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On this week’s Wrap Party, Zeth is joined by Double Elvis’ Head of Production, Matt Beaudoin, to break down the first season of Tim Robinson’s hilarious and absurd show ‘The Chair Company.’ Plus, we hear from you about your favorite holiday movies, and we want to know: what’s the best kidnapping film? Call or text (617) 906-6638, email disgraceland…

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Robert Redford: Celebrating a Hollywood Legend — Tales From Hollywoodland Podcast 1:07:08

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Join the Tales From Hollywoodland crew as they celebrate the remarkable career of Robert Redford — legendary actor, Oscar-winning director, producer, and lifelong activist. From Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid to The Sting, Ordinary People, and the founding of Sundance, we explore Redford's impact on Hollywood, independent film, and social activ…

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Benedict Cumberbatch: Lost in the Himalayas, Stopping a Mugging in London, and a Kidnapping in South Africa 38:47

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Long before he played a world-famous detective, a comic book superhero, or one of literature’s most famous dragons, Benedict Cumberbatch was robbed by a group of thieves in South Africa, who bound him up and threw him in the trunk of a car...and then drove him to what he thought would be an early death. To learn more about listener data and our pri…

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Bonus Episode: Where Are All the Thanksgiving Movies? 44:31

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On this week’s Wrap Party, Zeth is diving into the apparent lack of classic Thanksgiving movies, and offering up what he’s calling the Holy Trinity of Thanksgiving Cinema. Plus, ‘Fantastic Mr. Fox,’ ‘The Running Man,’ and your voicemails, texts, DMs, and more. Call or text (617) 906-6638, email [email protected], or reach out on socials @di…

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Hugh Grant: Sex on the Sunset Strip, Assault with a Non-Deadly Weapon, and Cracking Open 34:10

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Hugh Grant infamously almost tanked his budding movie career when he was caught with a sex worker on the Sunset Strip. He was arrested a second time when he assaulted paparazzi outside his house…with a Tupperware container full of baked beans. But perhaps most shocking of all, he wore a wire to interview a tabloid reporter and wound up cracking ope…

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Bonus Episode: When ‘Taxi Driver’ Got Booed at Cannes and Inspired a Real-Life Vigilante 36:47

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On this week’s Wrap Party, Zeth digs into Taxi Driver – and what happens when a film about alienation, obsession, and twisted vigilante justice is mirrored in the real world. Call or text (617) 906-6638, email [email protected], or reach out on socials @disgracelandpod. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: http…

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Movie Studio Moguls: The Titans Who Built Hollywood | Tales From Hollywoodland 1:05:53

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Step behind the velvet curtain on this week's Tales From Hollywoodland as we explore the legendary Movie Studio Moguls who shaped the Golden Age of Hollywood and transformed the film industry. From iconic power players to behind-the-scenes empire builders, we dive into how these studio giants discovered stars, launched careers, and redefined the bu…

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Jodie Foster: A Teenage Star-Turn, a Deranged Stalker, and the Attempted Assassination of Ronald Reagan 38:33

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After being nominated for an Academy Award for her role as a child prostitute in the 1976 film Taxi Driver, Jodi Foster gave up acting to go to college. It was there that her Oscar-nominated performance made her the target of a deranged stalker. That stalker, John Hinckley Jr., was obsessed with Jodie Foster. He wrote her letters and called her on …

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Bonus Episode: From the Great Train Robbery to Natural Born Killers, How Movie Culture Is Crime Culture 36:49

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On this week’s Wrap Party, Zeth is talking about the ways in which crime, criminals, corruption, and redemption always have and always will be at the core of the moviegoing experience. What crime film do you think holds a mirror up to a specific moment in history? Call or text (617) 906-6638, email [email protected], or reach out on socials…

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Humphrey Bogart: Mob Assassins, Rat Packs, and the Downfall of Murder, Inc. 40:10

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Murder for hire. Murder for business. Murder for profit. In the 1940s, a crew called Murder, Inc. protected the interests of the Commission, a collective of American gangsters who banded together to run the American underworld like a legit business. Murder, Inc. thugs shot, stabbed, and strangled upwards of 1,000 snitches who dared rat on the mob. …

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Bonus Episode: Gangsters and Movie Stars, Deliver Me from Nowhere, and Days of Heaven 37:28

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On this week’s Wrap Party, Zeth is talking about Al Capone and Howard Hawks, James Caan and the Colombo crime family, and the mob’s long history in Hollywood. Plus Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere, Santana’s “Winning,” the 90-minute epic Days of Heaven, going into brain overdrive with Underworld, and more. And tell us: what is the most underrat…

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Tales From Hollywoodland: A Conversation with Nat Segaloff – Hollywood History, Icons & Stories Revealed 1:02:30

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Tales From Hollywoodland: A Conversation with Nat Segaloff – Hollywood History, Icons & Stories Revealed In this episode of Tales From Hollywoodland, the crew sits down with acclaimed author and pop culture historian Nat Segaloff, known for his deep dives into Hollywood legends, filmmakers, and the entertainment industry's hidden stories. From clas…

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Lana Turner: The Preeminent Pinup Girl, the King of Los Angeles, and the Death of Johnny Stompanato 38:00

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As captivating as actress Lana Turner was on screen, her personal life off screen was more dramatic than any movie could hope to be. Her father, turning up dead over a poker pot. Her co-star, Sean Connery, throwing down with pre-Bond panache when her boyfriend threatened to beat her up. And that same boyfriend, Johnny Stompanato, winding up dead in…

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Bonus Episode: The Coroner to the Stars, Evil Dead 2, They Live, and Other Movie Blind Spots 38:30

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On this week’s Wrap Party, Zeth is talking about the so-called “Coroner to the Stars,” Thomas Noguchi, who famously performed autopsies on Marilyn Monroe, Sharon Tate, Janis Joplin, and this week’s Hollywoodland subject, Natalie Wood. Also, you guys bring the fall movie recommendations and we’re talking movie blind spots. What are some of the movie…

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Natalie Wood: Secrets, Prophecies, Pills, and When the Wrong Dreams Come True 40:33

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Natalie Wood was one of the most loved child stars of the silver screen in the mid-20th century, and the rare celebrity who was able to transition gracefully into grown-up roles all while maintaining an air of dignity and grace. She acted alongside Orson Welles, James Dean, Warren Beatty, and Bette Davis, and many of her roles remain iconic decades…

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Bonus Episode: Sal Mineo’s Killer, Fall Albums, and Mr. Scorsese Oct 22, 2025 38:41

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On this week’s Wrap Party, Zeth is talking about the latest news surrounding the man convicted of murdering actor Sal Mineo, plus your favorite fall albums, and getting a glimpse of the artist’s brain in the Mr. Scorsese series. Join the party and get in touch with your recs, your reviews, and any insane story from Hollywood history that you want t…

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Tales From Hollywoodland: The Most Famous Acting Families in Hollywood History 1:07:19

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In this episode of Tales From Hollywoodland, the crew dives into the world of Hollywood's most famous acting families — from the Barrymores and Fondases to the Douglases, Bridges, and beyond. Discover the fascinating legacies, behind-the-scenes stories, and generational talent that have shaped the entertainment industry for decades. Join the conver…

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Sal Mineo: Street Gangs, Ouija Boards, and Unabashed Pride 43:26

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James Dean’s co-star in Rebel Without a Cause was an early trailblazer for the LGBTQ+ community in Hollywood. Over the years he was harassed, heckled, and had his life threatened – just for being himself. When he was mysteriously murdered at the age of 37, the 15-month investigation exposed just how deep intolerance ran in the hearts and minds of m…

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Bonus Episode: Remembering Diane Keaton, Movie Curses, and Clint Eastwood the Singing Cowboy 33:28

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On this week’s Wrap Party, Zeth is looking back on the career of Diane Keaton, who recently passed away at the age of 79. He’s also looking for your favorite movies about musicians. Join the party and get in touch with your recs, your reviews, and any insane story from Hollywood history that you want to tell us! Call or text (617) 906-6638, email d…

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Poltergeist Curse: Paranormal Activity, a Plane Crash, and Murder 42:15

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Four different actors from the 1980s horror franchise Poltergeist died within a 6-year span. Dominique Dunne was murdered. Julian Beck succumbed to stomach cancer. Will Sampson suffered from a degenerative disease. And Heather O’Rourke’s death at the age of 12, was deemed “distinctly unusual.” Was it an eerie coincidence...or something more siniste…

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Bonus Episode: Are Movies Dead? Plus PTA Favorites and Zemeckis Goes Full Hitchcock 40:32

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Tales From Hollywoodland: The Legendary Career of Sean Connery 1:01:46

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In this episode of Tales From Hollywoodland, the crew celebrates the iconic career of Sir Sean Connery — the original James Bond and one of Hollywood's most enduring legends. From Dr. No to Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade and The Untouchables, we explore Connery's unforgettable roles, his charm and toughness on screen, and his lasting impact on …

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Anna Nicole Smith: Methadone, a Murder Plot, and a Fate Like Marilyn’s 37:17

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Anna Nicole Smith transcended the laws of celebrity. She was a blonde sexpot who was famous for being famous, and that was reason enough for pop culture. People around the world recognized her Marilyn Monroe-esque curves filled out Guess jeans, and her squeaky baby speaking voice on The Anna Nicole Show. In the early 2000s, the FBI investigated her…

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Bonus Episode - Robert Mitchum Sings, European Screen Beauties, and Punk and Disco Collide in One Battle After Another 44:16

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On this week’s Wrap Party, Zeth is talking about Robert Mitchum’s eternal attitude, swagger, defiance, and his unexpected singing career. Plus RIP Claudia Cardinale, Herbie Hancock film scores, and ranking Paul Thomas Anderson movies. Join the party and get in touch with your recs, your reviews, and any insane story from Hollywood history that you …

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Tales From Hollywoodland: The Greatest Foreign Films of All Time 58:27

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Join the Tales From Hollywoodland podcast as the crew explores the greatest foreign films ever made. From groundbreaking international cinema to timeless foreign classics, we celebrate the artistry, storytelling, and cultural impact of movies from around the world. Perfect for fans of world cinema, film history, and anyone looking to discover the b…

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Robert Mitchum: Reefer Madness, a Daring Escape from a Chain Gang, and Not Giving a Damn 41:59

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Robert Mitchum was famously busted for marijuana in the 1940s before his career had really taken off. Not so famous is how he managed to save his legacy, and his life: with the unlikely help of one of the most powerful men in the world. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn…

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Bonus Episode: Paul Newman’s Best Films, Erotic Thrillers, and Would You Do THAT for a Million Bucks? 40:56

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On this week’s Wrap Party, Zeth is talking about the legacy of Paul Newman, erotic thrillers from the ‘90s, strange burials, Netflix’s Black Rabbit, and more. Join the party and get in touch with your recs, your reviews, and any insane story from Hollywood history that you want to tell us! Call or text (617) 906-6638, email [email protected]…